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Everyone loves getting designer looks for cheap, so Thrift With Me content always snags tons of views, likes, and comments. Comb your local thrift or vintage store on camera for some new-to-you pieces, and style them with items you already own (and can MagicLink to, of course!). If you’re handy with a sewing machine, take inspiration from MagicLinks influencers like April of @Coolirpa and transform ugly thrifted clothes into gorgeous on-trend styles.
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THE THRIFT AESTHETIC
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$218 at Reformation
With a thigh-high leg slit, retro pattern, and peekaboo cutout back, this sleek 1940s-esque dress gets a thumbs up from us. Show off your curves!
Hoop Earrings
$38 at Bauble Bar
Any 80’s fashionista would’ve died over these bold enamel hearts (in red, pink, green, or yellow) dangling from thick gold hoops.
Sewing Kit
$26.97 at Consumer Crafts
Ready to rip the sleeves off a thrifted jacket? You’ll need the right equipment for the job. This high-quality, basic sewing supply kit is a great starter for any creator.
Short-Sleeve Shirt
$58 at Everlane
That “1992 soccer mom” look, without the wood-paneled station wagon. Grab one in all 5 colors.
Home Portable Machine
$79.95 at HSN
If you can sew (and if so, we’re jealous #wefailedhomeec ), show your fans how to alter thrift store goods to be perfectly tailored to them. Also, please teach us your ways.
Utility Dress
$35 on sale at Nasty Gal
This roomy a-line shift can go 1960s (ankle boots and pastel eyeshadow) or 1990s (knee high socks, chunky Doc Martens, and too much black eyeliner.
Wide Straight Jeans
$350 at Revolve
Pre-distressed, pre-feathered, pre-faded, and practically perfect? We’ll take two pairs, please! (When you find the perfect jeans, you buy multiples. #protip)
Slingback Pumps
$164 at Shopbop
It’s hard to find gently worn vintage shoes at a decent price. Add retro style to a thrifted look with these!
Grab Bag
$52 at Topshop
Cher Horowitz would be totes jelly of this mini satchel with a wooden beaded handle. Sure, it’s not an Alaïa, but the price makes the lack of label ok by us.
Cover image courtesy of JENerationDIY